In case you weren’t aware, there will be some new driving licence laws in the UK as of 19 January, 2013. They won’t affect everybody, but those who are learning to drive or about to get a licence should take note. For specifics on the new regulations, go to http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring; the list is rather daunting, […]
Learning to drive can be a stressful process. A lot depends on getting your driving license. For younger people, it means freedom and independence. For others it can be the make-or-break factor when it comes to getting a new job or moving into a new phase of their life. For some people passing on their […]
A car has many uses and many UK residents use their cars to drive to work, for business purposes, grocery shopping, travelling and many other uses. In order for the car to provide quality services to its owner and to not fail, there are some checks that need to be conducted regularly and some maintenance […]
Cable joints are the connections between two pieces of wire and these little pieces can be quite important. They might seem small and insignificant, but the truth is that your cable joints can have a huge effect on your electrical cables, how well they work and how long they last. The purpose of cable joints […]
In order to make the roads a safer place, many young people in the city of York are being offered advanced driving lessons at no cost. This scheme is being called York Momentum and 300 drivers who are aged between 17 and 26 are going to be given a free place on the driving course […]
A recent survey has shown that motorists feel that their car is one of their largest financial concerns. The survey showed that over 60 percent of motorists said that running a car is one of their biggest financial worries, ahead of things such as paying a mortgage, rent, or even job security. This research has […]
Vans are spacious, practical, and functional, particularly for workers who are always on the move with their equipment. However, vans are often thought of as a characterless vehicles. Although many people choose to simply hire a van if you happen to own one and spend long hours driving it around every day, you might want […]
Ever wonder what it would be like to explore a tropical island? Well, now you don’t have to if you take a minute to apply for the TomTom’s Map Paradise Project, because TomTom the leading manufacturer of GPS devices, is actually going to pay for a family or group of friends to do just that. […]
The government have made proposals that are going to suggest that the speed limit on the motorways are increased to 80 mph. This is something that you would think Formula One drivers would not necessarily protest against, however former racing driver, Damon Hill has said that he has been angered by the suggestion. He also […]
For those of us trundling along in reliable Ford Fiestas, or an environmentally friendly Prius, the idea of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle that eats up tarmac at more than 250mph is probably pretty mindblowing. However, there are some (usually rather wealthy) individuals out there for whom the pursuit of extreme road speed […]